Edward S. Jerome, 94 of Tiverton, died Tuesday, September 25, 2018 at Newport Hospital . He was husband of Betty E. (Rose) Jerome.
Born in Tiverton, son of the late Antone and Catherine (Fernandes) Jerome, he was a lifelong resident of Tiverton. A veteran of WWII, he served his country in the United States Army. Mr. Jerome was the owner / operator of Sin and Flesh Farm in Tiverton. He enjoyed fishing, planting and gardening.
Including his wife, survivors include 2 sons: Stephen E. Jerome of Tiverton and John A. Jerome of Tiverton; a daughter: Elizabeth Belisle of Fall River; 2 sisters: Ruth Bento of Tiverton and Catherine Dennis of IN; 3 grandchildren: Gregory Jerome, Mya Jerome and Ava Jerome; and several nieces and nephews.
He was brother of the late John, Joseph, Francis, Paul and Mary Jerome and Rita Morris.
Mass of Christian Burial to which relatives and friends are invited will be Saturday, September 29, 2018 at St. Christopher's Church, 1554 Main Rd., Tiverton at 10 AM.
Calling hours Friday 4-7 PM at the Potter Funeral Home.
Interment in Pocasset Hill Cemetery, Tiverton.